Kibet Bull urges govt to uphold freedom of speech after release
Gideon Kibet, alias Kibet Bull, one of the two Nakuru brothers abducted two weeks ago, has been found.
According to his sister, Mercy Cherotich, her brother called home at around 6pm on Monday and confirmed that he was free and safe.
“We are so happy. A little bit early this evening, l received a phone call from my brother Gideon Kibet. He told me he is Vihiga, in Western Kenya, safe but he sounded traumatised,” Cherotich told the Nation.
“He cannot hold a complete conversation because he is traumatised. But we thank God for his safety. He told me at the moment he is alone.”
The sister said they were set for a reunion at their home in Kuresoi North, Nakuru County.
“He began his journey back home earlier today and he is now in Nakuru where he will spend the night before joining us at home tomorrow. We are so happy that he is alive. Today is a day of great joy,” she said.
Speaking to media in Nakuru on Monday night, Kibet said he was dropped off about 2km from Luanda Town in Vihiga County.
“In the morning, I found myself in a place called Luanda at around 3am. For my safety, I sought safe space until sunrise,” he said.
He also thanked Kenyans on X, formerly Twitter, for advocating for his freedom.
“I want to thank all Kenyans who pushed the hashtag or did anything to ensure abducted individuals were safe.”
While acknowledging the targeting of youth with dissenting opinions, he urged the government to allow Kenyans to exercise their freedom of speech and ensure due process for those suspected of criminal activities.
“I can confirm that abduction is real, and I urge the government to let people exercise their freedom of speech.”
The family has been living in agony since the cartoonist and his brother Ronny Kiplagat were abducted by unknown people.
Kiplagat was abducted on Saturday, December 21, after attending a church service at the Kikuyu Seventh Day Adventist Church, where he serves as a youth leader.
Days later on December 25 (Christmas Day ), Kibet was also abducted after visiting the office of Busia Senator Okiya Omtata in Nairobi.
Kibet Bull, also known for his ‘Yoko’ moniker on X, has been critical of the government through art.
His popular images have been used by those who are critical of the government. Prior to his disappearance, the cartoonist was set to join a team of about 20 other young people for further studies in Israel on December 27.
Additional report by Steve Oketch.
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